Hyundai Santa Cruz is Coming ASAP

If you've been wondering when you'll have the opportunity to test drive the Hyundai Santa Cruz, you're not alone. Since its debut at the Detroit Auto Show in 2015, Hyundai brand enthusiasts have been waiting to get a peak at this sleekly-designed automobile.

According to Hyundai's Chief Design Officer, Luc Donckerwolke, the Santa Cruz pickup truck will make its way to Hyundai showroom floors as soon as possible (ASAP). While ASAP isn't an exact date, reliable sources estimate that the pickup truck will arrive at Hyundai dealerships in 2020.

What's Causing the Delay for the Santa Cruz?As an automotive brand, the Hyundai Corporation is committed to providing customers with quality vehicles that are built to last for years to come. That's the reason Hyundai vehicles such as the Elantra, Santa Fe and Ioniq have garnered so many awards.

When Hyundai finally rolls out its new Santa Cruz pickup truck, you can be sure that it will exceed your expectations. Instead of rushing this highly-anticipated pickup truck to the marketplace, Hyundai designers want to be sure that the Santa Cruz is equipped to satisfy customers' needs.

It may seem as if Hyundai designers have been 'dragging their feet' with the Santa Cruz's production, but that's not the case. In fact, Hyundai auto designers have been busier than ever creating new and innovative vehicle designs.

New automobile designs include the Hyundai Kona EV. This electric vehicle is eco-friendly and fuel-efficient.

In addition, Hyundai auto designers have been working diligently to enhance the brand's SUV lineup. Upcoming SUV options that you can expect to see in the near future include the Hyundai Telluride and the Hyundai Palisade.

Now that you know what's been holding up the production of the Santa Cruz, you can be certain that this pickup truck will offer something special when it's introduced to the market.

What You Can Expect From the Hyundai Santa CruzAuto execs for the Hyundai brand haven't released many details about the Santa Cruz. After all, it wouldn't be a good idea to let other automakers know about one of the brand's best-kept secrets.

If you're looking for details about the Santa Cruz, we have a few that we can share. Here's the information that has been recently reported.

1. The Santa Cruz is expected to have 4 doors. The original model that was unveiled at the auto show has two doors. Industry insiders believe that the truck will have a 4-door option in order to compete with other pickup trucks of its size.

2. The Santa Cruz won't be marketed as a traditional pickup truck. Although it offers a cab on the back, the Santa Cruz has been called a crossover truck.

3. Its exterior styling is sleek and aerodynamic. Unlike larger trucks that are heavy and bulky, the Santa Cruz is a light pickup truck that offers a short bed, secondary suicide doors (possibly) and an extended cab style.

4. The Santa Cruz offers an engine that offers efficient power. According to its concept vehicle specifications, the Santa Cruz offers 2.0-liter inline-four turbo-diesel engine. It's engine has 190 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque. This pickup truck is expected to be available in a range of 4-cylinder engines. The concept car is all-wheel drive. However, the Hyundai brand is likely to offer front-wheel drive models.

5. The pricing and trim levels remain a mystery. You can expect Hyundai to provide information about the pricing and trim closer to the release date.

6. Safety features in the Santa Cruz. If you're familiar with the Hyundai brand, you know that safety is a priority for Hyundai. Key safety features that are common in every Hyundai vehicle include air bags, lower anchors and tethers for children, a rearview camera, a blind spot monitoring system and lane keeping assist. Based on Hyundai's commitment to safety, you can expect the Santa Cruz to offer a suite of standard and available safety features.

7. Technology will be an important factor in the cabin of the Hyundai Santa Cruz. When it comes to innovative technology, the Hyundai designers strive to provide customers with state-of-the-art technology and convenience features. Technology features that you can expect to find in the Santa Cruz are a navigation system, App integrations, Bluetooth wireless technology, touchscreen technology and satellite radio.

The Santa Cruz is Definitely Worth the WaitThe good news is the Santa Cruz promises to be an exceptional pickup truck that offers plenty of the latest technology and engine features. The not-so-good news is you'll have to wait a little while longer to get behind the wheel of this automobile.

In the meantime, Hyundai offers a variety of vehicles that you can drive today. Visit Vision Hyundai to explore them.